His other ex-GF, Kim Rodriguez, is said to be preggers. How does he feel about it? “I haven’t seen her for sometime so I don’t know what’s happening in her life. I didn’t even know na may bago siyang boyfriend, so I don’t really know what to say. If it’s true, sayang naman ang career niya.”
He initially didn’t want to join showbiz. “Ang lolo ko (Paquito Diaz) was the one who encouraged me to try it para magaya raw ako sa kanya, the best contravida in local showbiz. I asked my dad (Gary Estrada) and he said, it’s up to me to decide. Ganun din ang sabi ng mom ko. Now, I’m enjoying it.”

He has three half siblings each with Gary (who’s married to actress Bernadette Allison) and Cheska (who’s married to businessman Carlos Morales). “Ako ang pangangay sa aming lahat.”
Will he also join politics like his dad and other relatives, Manila Mayor Erap, Jinggoy Estrada, JV Ejercito? “I’m taking up Diplomatic Affairs in college, so who knows, baka later on, pumasok din ako sa politics. But as of now, sa acting muna ako as I find much fulfillment as an actor.”

In “Mulawin vs. Ravena”, he plays the role of Rafael, the best friend of Derrick Monasterio as Almiro. “I play a gray character. Noong una, mabait ako, but magiging magkaribal kami ni Derrick kay Bea Binene and my character will change. I’m happy with this show kasi first time ko ring makakatrabaho si Manong Joko.”